WBSA Round 9 Naracoorte v Sharks‏

In Round 8, the Sharks travel to Naracoorte.

In recent weeks, Sharks have unfortunately lost some of their quality players;

After losing to Blue Lake last week, the Sharks were eager to gain 3 points for a win over United to keep them in the Top 4

Outs: Tobbei Kennett, Damian Stemberger, Okezie Nzeakor, Andrzej Szpakowski, Ethan Parsons

Ins: Julian Tralongo, Chris Tralongo, Lance DaRocha

The starting lineup as follows;

GK –Norton Fuller

Defenders – Heath Widdison, Craig Wright, Julian Tralongo, Chris Tralongo

Midfield – Jason Brooks, Matt Gordon, Matt Weistra, Salva Kasole

Forwards – Corey Pilven, Lance Da Rocha

Substitutes –Colin Mackenzie, Dylan Kennett, Luke Harris

The game summary is as follows;

(3mins) It wasn’t long before the Sharks were on the scoreboard, when some brilliant passing from the Sharks midfield, ends with DaRocha slotting the ball past the keeper. Score 1-0

(11mins) It was DaRocha again who pounced on a loose ball inside the 18 yd box, and smashed into the top right corner of goal. Score 2-0

(25mins) Weistra scores a half volley with his left foot, smashing into the back of the net. Score 3-0

Naracoorte United made several attempts to get forward to score but were often thwarted by the Sharks defence of Wright, and the Tralongo brothers.

(36mins) A quick counter attack from United caught the Sharks defence off guard, and #23 shoots, the ball strikes the post and deflects into goal. Score 3-1

(43mins) DaRocha scores his hatrick for the day, when he displayed some fancy footwork, faking a shoot, causing the keeper to go one way, and calmly slots the ball in the opposite direction.. Score 4-1

Half Time

Coach Bruttomesso was pleased with the first half performance, but insisted that there was another half to play before the match is won.

(60min) First change saw Da Rocha coming off for a well deserved rest, and (U17) youngster Dylan Kennett coming on.

(62min) United player #8 was just outside the 18 yd box, when the ball fell loose, took a shot at goal which landed in the top right hand corner of goal, giving keeper Fuller no chance to save.

(70min) An attempted overhead scissor kick by Matt Gordon was deemed dangerous to the referee Butler. He was awarded his second yellow card then shown the red. Sharks were down to 10 men yet again making it very tough.

Naracoorte took the most of the opportunity and continually sent long balls to their forwards hoping to reduce the deficit, as Sharks had many chances on goal but could not prevail.

Keeper Fuller was called into action for the last 20 mins of the game, when United could sense another goal would make the game very interesting.

The ball was played end to end, with Sharks missing many chances to score and Fuller stopped everything coming towards him.

The Sharks ‘newly created’ defence were working overtime, but time run out and Sharks were the eventual winners . Score 4-2

Next week the Sharks face Inter at Shark Park in Round 10.

Goals: L.DaRocha 3, M.Weistra1

Best Players: L.DaRocha, C.Wright, M.Weistra

Other Scores:

U12 won 3-1

U17 won 4-1

B Grade drew 2-2

A grade won 4-2